Moses Simon’s Paris FC Future in Doubt as Club Plans to Offload 12 Players in Summer Rebuild

Paris FC’s summer of change could extend to Nigeria international Moses Simon, as the newly-promoted Ligue 1 club prepares one of the most significant squad restructurings in its recent history, according to reports from L’Équipe.

Despite helping the club avoid relegation, Simon is not guaranteed a place in the rebuilt squad. Paris FC are reportedly planning to sell as many as 12 players this summer as part of a broader rebuilding project following a turbulent debut season in the French top flight.

The French capital club’s survival was confirmed following a crucial victory over FC Metz, bringing an end to a difficult campaign that also saw a managerial change mid-season. Paris FC replaced head coach Stéphane Gilli with Antoine Kombouaré, a decision that proved transformative. Under Kombouaré, the club went unbeaten — recording four wins and three draws — to comfortably secure their Ligue 1 status.

While certain players are reportedly viewed as central to the club’s future plans — including Moustapha Mbow and Ilan Kebbal — several others face uncertain prospects heading into the off-season. Simon, 29, falls into the latter category despite contributing three goals and three assists across the campaign.

Sporting director Marco Neppe is already understood to be targeting reinforcements, with a striker and centre-back among the priority positions. Paris FC reportedly have a total budget of €130 million for the upcoming season, with between €35 million and €50 million earmarked specifically for transfer activity — a sum that provides the club with considerable room to reshape their roster.

Youth development is also said to be a key pillar of the club’s vision going forward, further complicating the outlook for established players such as Simon, who joined Paris FC after spells at Levante, Nantes, and Gent.

Simon has been a consistent figure for the Super Eagles, earning over 50 international caps for Nigeria and representing the country at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His technical ability and versatility on the wing have made him a reliable option at both club and international level, but those attributes may not be enough to guarantee his place if Paris FC push ahead with their reported rebuilding agenda.

The coming weeks are likely to be decisive for the Nigerian winger. Should the club move forward with the anticipated mass exodus, Simon would need to either secure a new contract on revised terms or seek a move elsewhere ahead of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season.